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Act 3 Podcast: Quibi and AMC in Peril?

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This composite released by Quibi shows a selection of images from programs offered on the new Quibi service, from left, Anna Kendrick from "Dummy," Sophie Turner, who stars in "Survive," Liam Hemsworth, who stars in "Most Dangerous Game," Chrissy Teigen in "Chrissy's Court" and Chance the Rapper in "Punk'd.". The media platform launches Monday with 175 new original shows — everything from scripted series, comedic diversions, deep dramas and celebrity fluff. (Quibi via AP)

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Posted at 6:49 AM, Apr 13, 2020

and last updated2020-04-13 06:50:20-04

Steven Wahl and Chandler Nunnally love movies!

We've been hearing about the streaming service Quibi for about a year now. If you haven't been following as closely as we have, Quibi is a video streaming platform exclusively for mobile phones that is focusing on short-form video content, specifically shows less than 10 minutes long. Quibi has a ton of support from Hollywood with Steven Spielberg, Kevin Hart, and Jennifer Lopez all producing content. Well Quibi has finally launched and with everyone stuck at home this couldn't be a better time for a new video streaming service to come out. What do we think of Quibi and it's mobile phone exclusive gimmick? That's what we're talking about this week in Act 3. Plus what's next for Timothée Chalamet and Armie Hammer, and is theater mega-chain AMC going to be able to weather the covid-19 storm? Click play for the answers to all those questions and more!

Time Codes:

Act One: News

-01:30 - AMC reportedly likely to file for bankruptcy-03:40 - "Call Me By Your Name" sequel film in development, stars and director to return-07:00 - Pixar releases a "Frozen" short produced completely from home